Growing Discoveries .:. Late Night Blogging on My Hive Journey

For me, this place is more than a blockchain... When I came to this network I had an idea that I can earn some money by playing Splinterlands. After that, I discovered the blogging part of this network. I wasn't a blogger type of a person but I got into it and started creating blog posts. That meant that I started to earn some HIVE tokens through content creation...

So in those moments, I was thinking about myself and how to earn money by doing this... After a while, I got aware that with an upvoting post from other people, I am actually helping them to grow! So in those moments, I understood that I'm not the only one who grows on the network, and by a gathered effort, we can grow together!

In those moments I was thinking about growing my whole network of people who are engaging with me, my friends, my followers, and so on and so on... After another time and months, years maybe, I got there that this network is not just about my friends and me... It is about other people too! Who are not my followers... With whom I don't engage at the moment but maybe I will in the future and that made me think...


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The thing with growing together with my friends and followers did work! I think that I got aware of that last year when I was pushing heavily #MyHiveGoals and my Hive Power specifically... In those days, I was doing crazy 1K power-ups on every #HivePUD during the year (btw. still doing it 😃), and I noticed that some people from my surroundings do the same! That's the power of the network, that's teamwork! Those who couldn't do 1K power-ups, they would do less, but the most important was that they wanted to grow too!

I remember very well that I have said many times that my idea is to grow together with "similar-minded people" and it is satisfying to see that happening after 3-4 years... Yes, it took some time, but the initial idea wasn't to get rich fast, but to grow slow and steady! I didn't ask for whale upvotes, or running after them, but I occasionally got some... The same goes for people in a similar position where I am...


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I would say that we are in that awkward "age" when you are left to yourself... When you are young, you get discounts for bus tickets, cinema, etc... When you are old and retired, you get similar discounts and offers, but when you are in mid-age, you got nothing... lol... But, it is OK as you should (and have attributes) take care of yourself, and think about yourself and others... But, in some way, you can experience INDEPENDENCE, and in some way FREEDOM in its true meaning...

That's probably the point when I noticed that my vote is becoming relevant and my words are meaning something in others' lives... It means that I could actually influence other people in some way... Okay, I'm not that big an influencer or such... But, I can clearly say that certain people change their opinion about this blockchain just by reading my posts... Probably not just mine but others also... Lead by example... I suppose that's something that people like to see... When your words "match" your acts!


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In conclusion, I don't know if this post will help you in any way, but I wanted to say that most of the people here have passed through many different phases here on HIVE... We experienced how is to be a newbie, we had that look of "getting rich by blogging" at the beginning... We experienced the desperate phase when we thought that nobody likes our posts, and that nobody cares about us... For me, I needed that one person saying "I read your post..." or "Your post helped me..." That was enough for me to push through bad times...

But in the end, we have to look at the big picture... Moving from that "individual look" at the world to building something much bigger and much more important... We got a chance to create a healthy society on the blockchain! We didn't have that chance before as all the changes were coming "from those in charge", but here, the changes are going from ourselves to the outside... I can finally understand those words by Gandhi...

If you want to change the world, start with yourself...

I hope we will not blow up this chance...

Thank you for your time,

~ph~


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Thanks a lot for curating my post! Appreciate it!

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For me, I needed that one person saying "I read your post..." or "Your post helped me..." That was enough for me to push through bad times...

I can relate to this, it was same for me too, many people underrate how it helps boost confidence of other people

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I have to admit that I was desperate, as probably anyone else who starts the journey on HIVE, as I thought that nobody reads my posts... Especially after reading those "thank you" comments from people that came just to get an upvote, or to collect a badge, or who knows why...

But, getting REAL comments, from people that do care, from people that found my post helpful... or just got a confirmation for their experience (like you did in your case)... those moments are game changers for every content creator...

Thanks a lot for taking the time to check out the post!

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those moments are game changers for every content creator...

Yeah I con attest to that. That’s why engagement is always encouraged, it goes a long way

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But, getting REAL comments, from people that do care, from people that found my post helpful... or just got a confirmation for their experience (like you did in your case)... those moments are game changers for every content creator...

Definitely... I actually put a series on hold for over a year, until I felt that I had some followers who would be interested.

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Agree... It's not an "instant success"... When you change your "style" it needs time to spread among readers and the audience... I did that at least 2-3 (if not) more times in the past... I was posting some crypto news, and blockchain gaming at the beginning, and now I'm in other waters... :)

I suppose that that's also part of the growth...

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For me it wasn't so much changing my style as getting my account built up. I was new, and despite having support from a wonderful group of experienced Bees, I simply didn't have a reader base beyond my own circle until I was able to explore Hive a little for myself. It just took time :) ...

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I always appreciate your thoughts. Growing together is alot more fun in a crowd than on your own, it can also act as a support network. Great words by Ghandi :)

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Thanks for your kind words! I'm happy to be on this journey with you and other guys here... It's so much easier and so much fun! 😃

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I agree with about growing together and helping others along the way. I like reading your post because there is always something new to learn. Or your post validates something that I am feeling or a position that I also have. keep it up.
!PIZZA

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I'm glad that you found my posts valuable! I have a similar view when I'm checking others' content... It is motivating and inspires people to see pushing through hard times... And we are currently in pretty hard ones...
I see a lot of winners among people who are still here, creating in these days!

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It is indeed more than blogging. It is just like my social network that I love to use to know the things happening all around the world.

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The whole world is at one blockchain... How great is that!

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I agree with the cycles here on Hive. It was rough at the start and I wasn't even passing the dust threshold then. Then again, I didn't put in the effort to make my posts that worthwhile for the people reading either. After I started seeing some advice from taskmaster4450, I started engaging and changing the way that I posted. This allowed me to move on and I don't care as much about the rewards anymore.

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It's interesting how everyone has similar growth on HIVE... I suppose that the hardest part was to push through the "second phase", after the initial hype... We were lucky that we found experienced Hivians who showed us the way...
It's our turn to do the same for newcomers!

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I also try to engage with those who love to engage my post, people easily upvote our content but it's hard to find the people who have same taste like us and also have same thoughts.

Grow as a community is more powerful than grow alone

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People don't have to have the same thoughts to engage with each other. Of we only did that, we'd be pretty bored 😂

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Hahaha yes mostly they're having different thoughts 💭 but i think we should check their post too who try to engage our post

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Yes, definitely :) It's always good to engage with those who reach out 🙌

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You are right... I remember that 3-4 years ago, everyone was talking about HIVE and almost nothing else... and today, we have so many different communities with different tastes... Not saying that it's bad, but people are more "diversified"... It's good that everyone can find something for themselves...

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Yes, in starting day's most people love to talk about Hive, but i talk about HP 😉😸 as i knew From ny senior that having more HP mean more benefits.

Well, i think i find my type of community but still i don't have my own community i mean there's few people who knows about the Lesly of Hive 😸

No worry's because things take time and one day many people will know about me too 😸

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Yes, in starting day's most people love to talk about Hive, but i talk about HP 😉😸 as i knew From ny senior that having more HP mean more benefits.

You rock! Btw., I will brainwash people about the HivePower importance in the future for sure... lol... People are distracted with different shining tokens while HP is the most important! We have to remind them more often... 😂

Well, i think i find my type of community but still i don't have my own community i mean there's few people who knows about the Lesly of Hive 😸

Well, I'm also "homeless" on HIVE... 😃 Jumping into 3-4 different communities, depending on my mood... I like to show up as an uninvited guest... lol.. but in a good way...

Have a great Sunday!

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Hahaha brainwashing about hive power lol it's cool in listening 😸

I also visit almost 4 to 5 communities and I can't stuck to one
Have a happy Sunday you too 🥰

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I love the way you write!

I would say that we are in that awkward "age" when you are left to yourself... When you are young, you get discounts for bus tickets, cinema, etc... When you are old and retired, you get similar discounts and offers, but when you are in mid-age, you got nothing... lol... But, it is OK as you should (and have attributes) take care of yourself, and think about yourself and others... But, in some way, you can experience INDEPENDENCE, and in some way FREEDOM in its true meaning...

🔥🔥🔥
That's the part and the analogy is very true! It really is. That's how I feel about it).

Stay !ALIVE
!CTP
!PIZZA
!LOLZ
!LUV
!invest_vote

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We are in the best years, with the least opportunities, but with a lot of value to bring to others... We have to do our part of the work! :)

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That's true! 💪
!ALIVE
!CTP
!invest_vote

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For me, I needed that one person saying "I read your post..." or "Your post helped me..." That was enough for me to push through bad times...

This is what I try to do, whenever I see an exceptional new Bee. I also direct them to a few resources, including one which I've been involved in since its founding.

Yes, it took some time, but the initial idea wasn't to get rich fast, but to grow slow and steady!

I notice that even those who do get rich quickly thanks to some luck, connections, research, etc have this attitude. At least those who keep that newly made fortune do...

We got a chance to create a healthy society on the blockchain! We didn't have that chance before as all the changes were coming "from those in charge"

Actually we always had that chance, since the beginning of time :) Our actions have always been under our control?

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At least those who keep that newly made fortune do...

That is a crucial part... Those who "get rich quickly" can continue to do well ONLY if they appreciate their gains... Then they keep the newly made fortune, as you said... If not, the fortune goes away faster than it came 😃

Actually we always had that chance, since the beginning of time :) Our actions have always been under our control?

You are right about the "personal level", I was thinking more about the "social level" and how much we as individuals could influence the way where society is moving... Lately, with all the propaganda and fake news, people can't do anything when the "game is rigged"...

The best thing that I like about blockchain tech is transparency, that leads to accountability... Okay, so you said you said that? Let us check out the blockchain... It's all there... 😃

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You are right about the "personal level", I was thinking more about the "social level" and how much we as individuals could influence the way where society is moving...

Even here the amount of our influence is based on some factors (which can vary widely depending upon the individual). But thankfully the system is not rigged, and we all have a chance to do as much good as we want to invest our time in :)

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Sometimes I feel like Hive is a place where I can escape from my hectic real life, and be able to spend some time to chill.
!LUV

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It is like out "secret garden" where we can find peace... 😃 But, it can become hectic when we create a drama... lol... It happened before and it will happen again... 😂

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Anything is always easier when surrounded by people pushing in the same direction.

That is one reason I stopped writing stories on Hive, I got less engagement than I did elsewhere, then they give you shite for posting on other sites, although I know now the 2 to avoid, although I was never part of them!

Great thoughts as ever and Happy Sunday ...

Thx for the tokens by the way ...

!LOLZ
!ALIVE
!PIZZA

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That is one reason I stopped writing stories on Hive, I got less engagement than I did elsewhere, then they give you shite for posting on other sites, although I know now the 2 to avoid, although I was never part of them!

Wait, what? 😂

Oh, I think I understood what you wanted to say... I thought that someone from HIVE was shitting on you because you were posting elsewhere, but I got what you wanted to say in the end... 😃 Unfortunately, we have a relatively small community on HIVE and people don't have a big exposure on their posts, which is a reason for less engagement... But, on the other side, having millions of views on YT (reminded me of Raven and her music) will not bring you more income either and someone has to pay for the food on the table...

Or, maybe I didn't understand your words in that paragraph? 😃

Thank you for your kind words! and you are welcome for the tokens... It's not for you, it's for your audience! 😱 😜

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In the beginning rewards were distributed as 75-25 and now they are equally distributed among authors and curators. Hard forks are done from time to time to make the system more sustainable.

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Yeah, it was different before and we made some changes to the blockchain... and will probably make more in the future as HIVE is like a growing organism...

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The story of me and you is almost same. Earlier I too was not fond of writing such things but ever since I came on the base platform I have been doing it for the last five months. As we all know to have a good content is not easy at all it takes a lot of hard work as you have discussed that we all have to work together on this platform and then we go can be successful the way now i am supporting every guy then some guys support me too but i don't have power at this time. And due to the bad situation in Pakistan I have to sell my HP which is there to live but as soon as the situation here will be right I will sell it. Delegation is the only thing when someone gives it to you so you can succeed very quickly on this platform.

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The most important is to be consistent and to deliver valuable content for others... Trying to be every day better than the previous... Also, support other authors while we are creating our own content...
The rest will come...

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Great work. Your curation stake is obviously helping you a lot now to reach that 1K power up. The result of consistent effort.

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Yes, it does... The compounding, snowball effect is full-on!
Thanks!

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